Democratic Consent Mechanism - overview

 

This diagram below provides an outline of the process that will be followed in circumstances where there is a First Minister and deputy First Minister in post – the default democratic consent process. Please note that the information contained in the diagram is a summary and is not a substitute for reading The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

 

 

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